Super Nintendo World launches virtual tour ahead of grand opening - Fox Business
Universal Studios Japan launched a virtual tour of its new theme park in Osaka, Japan, last week.The virtual tour begins by showing fans Bowser’s castle, where Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge is.According to a press release from Universal Studios Japan, guests wear headsets to ride the “life-sized Mario Kart experience” and can throw virtual shells to take out opponents and get ahead on some of the iconic courses from the Mario Kart game series.The tour also shows the other interactive ride, Yoshi’s Adventure, on Mount Beanpole.“Hang on to Yoshi as you search for Captain Toad on a treasure hunt!” the virtual tour says.Aside from Yoshi’s Adventure and Mario Kart, Super Nintendo World also offers even more immersive experiences, including a challenge to “infiltrate Bowser Jr.’s lair” and join with other guests to “take him on,” the virtual tour says.Last week, Universal Studios Japan launched a virtual tour of its new theme park, Super Nintendo World, which is set to open on Feb.Finally, the tour shows fans the theme park’s restaurants -- Kinopio’s Cafe, Yoshi’s Snack Island and Pit Stop Popcorn -- and the theme park’s gift shops -- Mario Motors and 1UP Factory.